Monthly Archives: January 2011
Clay Shirky and Robert Scoble – the future of social networking
Here’s a great few minutes with two great men in the field of communication. Robert from Technology angle, Clay from the philosophical/sociological angle. If you haven’t read Clay’s book, Cognitive Surplus, you’ll probably see Quora in a whole new light
Clay Shirky and Robert Scoble – the future of social networking
Here’s a great few minutes with two great men in the field of communication. Robert from Technology angle, Clay from the philosophical/sociological angle. If you haven’t read Clay’s book, Cognitive Surplus, you’ll probably see Quora in a whole new light
Device wars: Phone Mobility vs Device Mobility
Admittedly, I’ve never been a fan of the use of infographics for the sake of them – if they distill complex information down, then great, but to use them just to get attention and show off some bright colours – that’s a
Device wars: Phone Mobility vs Device Mobility
Admittedly, I’ve never been a fan of the use of infographics for the sake of them – if they distill complex information down, then great, but to use them just to get attention and show off some bright colours – that’s a
Insight Eleven – Manchester’s Greatest gaze into their Crystal Balls
I was privileged today to be speaking alongside  some of Manchester’s most respected and successful business leaders at Andy and Nicky’s (Don’t Panic) Insights Eleven event. Tony from Code, Nicky from BJL, Mike from MC2 and Richard from Latitude were just 4
Insight Eleven – Manchester’s Greatest gaze into their Crystal Balls
I was privileged today to be speaking alongside  some of Manchester’s most respected and successful business leaders at Andy and Nicky’s (Don’t Panic) Insights Eleven event. Tony from Code, Nicky from BJL, Mike from MC2 and Richard from Latitude were just 4
Vindication is good
After a blast of a year and a bit, having co-founded gabba in 2009, I started at Origin Creative 2 weeks ago to head up digital strategy. It’s a massive move and one which demonstrates just how dedicated the team
Vindication is good
After a blast of a year and a bit, having co-founded gabba in 2009, I started at Origin Creative 2 weeks ago to head up digital strategy. It’s a massive move and one which demonstrates just how dedicated the team
In 2011, 70% of all social media activity will fail
Dontcha just love a sensationalist headline? But this is the prediction made by Gartner in their 2011 predicitons article. Brian does a fantastic job of nailing why this is – it is down to planning, which goes back precisely to my post earlier in
In 2011, 70% of all social media activity will fail
Dontcha just love a sensationalist headline? But this is the prediction made by Gartner in their 2011 predicitons article. Brian does a fantastic job of nailing why this is – it is down to planning, which goes back precisely to my post earlier in
Social Media needs a lesson in Analytics
This post is in response to a “call to arms” post from Geoff Livingston, in which he suggests that PR agencies are, largely, responsible for the bubble that is currently social media. That is to some extent, totally true, but
Social Media needs a lesson in Analytics
This post is in response to a “call to arms” post from Geoff Livingston, in which he suggests that PR agencies are, largely, responsible for the bubble that is currently social media. That is to some extent, totally true, but
Some things you need to get your head around NOW
You’ll never go far wrong watching and learning from either Steve or David on their own, but combined, when they make recommendations, you need to listen. You need to get your head around the presentation below, 11 Digital Trends to
Some things you need to get your head around NOW
You’ll never go far wrong watching and learning from either Steve or David on their own, but combined, when they make recommendations, you need to listen. You need to get your head around the presentation below, 11 Digital Trends to
The (updated) Twitterverse – a revealing picture
API’s too complicated for you? Look at this from Brian and Jess3 and realise that you need to get your head around them/it. Understanding how effective API’s can be is to understand why Twitter has grown so significantly – give
The (updated) Twitterverse – a revealing picture
API’s too complicated for you? Look at this from Brian and Jess3 and realise that you need to get your head around them/it. Understanding how effective API’s can be is to understand why Twitter has grown so significantly – give
Can’t do a Dell Listening Room? You don’t need to.
So the trick is not in collecting the data – but the way it is distributed. Many can collect (to varying degrees), but very few can do anything about it properly (i..e respond in a timely, valueable fashion). This video
Can’t do a Dell Listening Room? You don’t need to.
So the trick is not in collecting the data – but the way it is distributed. Many can collect (to varying degrees), but very few can do anything about it properly (i..e respond in a timely, valueable fashion). This video
2011 is your time to deliver. The clock is ticking.
There’s so man people writing about what 2011 means for social media, it’s almost not worth listening to any of it – the echo chamber is in FULL effect. But the clock is ticking:
2011 is your time to deliver. The clock is ticking.
There’s so man people writing about what 2011 means for social media, it’s almost not worth listening to any of it – the echo chamber is in FULL effect. But the clock is ticking: